PhD student in Materials Physics within the Thin Film Physics Division

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LINKÖPING UNIVERSITY
Hereby advertises a position as

PhD student in Materials Physics, formally based within the Thin Film Physics Division
at the Department of Physics, Chemistry and Biology (IFM).

Duties
We are looking for a candidate that will work within a large research project devoted to the development of hard coatings and multifunctional metal diboride thin films synthesized by magnetron sputtering techniques, and in particular High Power Impulse Magnetron Sputtering (HIPIMS). In focus is PVD processes development, plasma tailoring, and materials synthesis and characterization.

As a PhD student you will primarily devote your time to research. Teaching and administration duties up to 10 percent of full time may be applicable.

Qualifications
Qualified to PhD studentships are only those who are or have been admitted to graduate studies.

The applicant should have MSc degree or equivalent in physics, materials chemistry or materials science/engineering. Documented experience from PVD synthesis methods, like magnetron sputtering, plasma analysis, as well as thin film characterization techniques like XRD, SEM, TEM, or XPS is beneficial.

Fluent English spoken and written is required.

Appointment time
The appointment will be until further notice for a maximum of one year at a time. A doctoral student may not be employed during a period not exceeding eight years. The total time of appointment must no exceed the equivalent of four years´ full time research training.

Starting date 
By agreement, but latest August 15, 2016.

Salary
The salary for PhD students is based on the department’s salary scale.

Union representatives
For contact with union representatives see www.liu.se/jobba/lediga-jobb/fackliga-kontaktpersoner?l=en&sc=true  

Application procedure
Apply for the position by clicking the “Apply” button below. Your application must be received at latest May 3, 2016.

Applications and documents received after the date above will not be considered.

Equal opportunities
ALinköping University will continue to develop as an attractive and creative place of work, characterized by equal terms and actively works for equality and diversity.

A majority of our PhD students within the Department of Physics, Cemistry and Biology (IFM) are men, which is why precedence will be given to women in cases where qualifications are deemed otherwise equivalent.


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